UNDERSTATED

This is kind of space I'm willing my head to be in right now...


Clear of clutter, absolutely fresh, and focused on the important things. Like bold wall decor. And leafy accents (whether gilded or recently plucked from the garden).  And great seating (even in the form of a miniature stool).

*images via here, here and here.

ROOM OF THE WEEK: 6.2

Long weekends always make for crammed weeks. My inbox is overflowing, my back hurts from sitting at the laptop too long, and I've scheduled something every evening until Sunday... which means zero downtime. I know we all have those weeks, which is why we should also all have a room like this...

Ahhhhhh.... heavenly. Not just the bath but that marble surround, fresh flowers, natural light and clean design. I realize I've been posting on bathrooms a lot - it's totally due to a separate project I was working on - but it's made me realize what a luxury it is to have something like this! Notice that storage space at the end of the room? Fab.

Double sinks are always required. I love how big these are - I'm forever splashing water all over my counters. A little more storage space would be nice, but a few more baskets would solve that. I'm not usually a fan of blonde wood, but in here it's perfect. Anything else would feel too heavy, and the addition of a natural material is totally necessary to keep it from feeling too cold.

And when you don't have time for a relaxing bath, a nice deep shower isn't a bad substitute. The frosted windows help it feel larger than it is - bonus.

Any complaints? I didn't think so.

*images via country home

ROOM OF THE WEEK 5.19

I thought it only appropriate that today's Room of the Week be punctuated with vibrant yellow on such a sunny day...

I have a feeling this is going to be a love it or hate it for most of you! While I'll fully admit that I don't find the space relaxing (or functional) enough for my personal bath, it would be fantastic in a larger home where you can get playful with all those spare rooms floating around. Or a hotel, for that matter. But that's the point of this series, right? Incredible designs that make you go 'wow', and this one sure did it for me.

The yellow sink was the icing on the cake - it looks like the paint is dripping from the ceiling and wall right down the drain. The triple mirrors was an interesting choice. I think I would have just continued the wrap around mirror that's above the bath on one side, and left the right side empty (or maybe some very sleek floating shelving?)

Soooo - love it? Or hate it? Either way, it is quite the room!

*room via red online via pinterest

IN THE DETAILS: MUSIC + BRICK + MIRRORS

There's nothing like some unexpected surprise details in a home to make things feel just a little more special... but this first space is over the top in fabulousness...

On top of the gorgeous overall contrast of salvage + modern, the piano tucked under the stairs is what did me in the most. Can you imagine music magically drifting through the space?

One of my other favorite surprises is when ceilings are given a little extra attention - in this case beautifully rounded exposed brick with a glamorous chandelier makes for a stunning rustic meets traditional look.

And, finally, a perfect example of practical meets pretty with this collection of antique gilded mirrrors as an accent to the full wall mirror. A fun way to create a little playful moment in an otherwise simple space.

*rooms via tumblr and skona hem

SICK DAY...

After fighting off this bug for weeks, I finally had the flu hit me hard this weekend, my dears. I'm afraid you'll find me snuggled under the covers or soaking in the bath...

Nothing as glamorous as this, but a girl can dream, right? In the meantime, if you haven't already popped over to Canadian House&Home to see my Top 10 Picks for inspirational interiors, consider it a nice little replacement for today's post - my contributors will be here tomorrow to bring you more!

xo,
cassandra

*interior via house&home

BATHROOM BREAK!

I couldn't help but share this perfectly coco+kelley-esque bathroom with you all...

The tile is a perfect pattern match, no? Of course if this were really my bathroom, you know the tub would be something much more along these lines...

Horse head not necessarily included... but I am kinda digging it...

*images via 3rd uncle and unknown

LUXURIOUS LAYERS: LIGHTS + MARBLE + MIRRORS

Not only are both of these bath spaces oozing pure glamour...

They also prove that you don't have to cut your material short just to accommodate for a little moodlighting.

Layering beautiful chandelier sconces over cool marble or shimmering mirror takes luxury to a whole other level, don't you think?

*images via traditional home

Happy (Soulful) Weekend

After all that color, I think I'm going to need a weekend spent here...

photo by martyn thompson

Time to feed the soul with bubble baths, lazy mornings, and some magazine catch up time. Oh, and dinner + wine at Rialto with these two gals tonight. Should be a lovely time!

A million thanks to all the guests here at coco+kelley this week! (We'll have one more joining on Monday...) And a huge thanks for all the congratulatory messages on my feature in Lucky Magazine. It was such a fun little adventure to be all styled up for the article and see my blog in print!

I wish you all a weekend of feeding your souls with whatever fills you up best.

luv&ciao!
cassandra

Room of the Week 12.11

I think this is a Room of the Week first - never before have I featured a bathroom! But all I want right now is to take a long peaceful soak in a steaming hot tub...

via skona hem

....and fight off this nasty cold thats been lingering for the last week. I love the light filled space and the little fruit trees. The raw wood surrounding the bath warms the space a bit too and keeps it feeling so fresh!